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High-quality tools for laboratory specialists
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Products from Hirschmann have been at home in laboratories in over 100 countries around the world since 1964. Our laboratory instruments, volumetric analysis glass instruments and precision capillaries are more than just sophisticated high-quality tools for laboratory specialists.

They can be individually adapted to suit user requirements. We develop advanced problem solutions for our customers for daily work in medical laboratories, research and applications in industry. Examples of our innovations include the market launch of the world’s first solar-powered digital burette in 2001 and individual coding of volumetric measuring devices in 2009.

“Innovative thinking is the engine of progress” is a leitmotif of the Hirschmann corporate philosophy. The application of this fundamental idea is extremely versatile. Innovations originate in our thoughts. This makes Hirschmann employees our most important asset. Their qualification, modern working conditions and social benefits represent an investment that pays off. Our targeted promotion of up-and-coming talent is reflected in a training and education quota of about ten per cent.

The innovative energy of our employees can also be seen in the meantime in the 26 registered brand ranges and 23 patent families which have been fully implemented in products. And Hirschmann laboratory instruments have not only made a name for themselves for their capability and cutting edge technology. A whole series of products have received accolades for design, ergonomics and environmental friendliness, receiving prizes such as the iF Design Award, the reddot Award or the Blue Angel (Der Blaue Engel).

1964
Founding of the company

Laying of the foundation stone in Gundelsheim by Adolf-Martin Hirschmann.

1966
Glass apparatus manufacturing

Transformation into Glasgerätebau Hirschmann. Production of volumetric analytical measuring instruments made of glass.

1967
Eberstadt

Relocation of the company headquarters to Eberstadt.

1976
Development: Pipetting system

Development of a precise pipetting system based on the direct displacement principle in cooperation with Boehringer Mannheim GmbH.

1981
Innovation project with the BMBF.

Successful completion of an innovation project with the BMBF – "Manufacture of glass precision capillaries" – and establishment of a production line for single-use capillary pipettes.

1982
Development and expansion

1982–1992 Consistent development and expansion of a pipetting and dosing equipment program.

1992
Completion of company building

New building with state-of-the-art facilities for the production of volumetric measuring instruments.

1993
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001
1995
Succession

After the death of the company founder, the business was taken over by his daughter, Kirsten Hirschmann.

1997
akku-drive®

World first: akku-drive® — the modular all-rounder for automatic motorized dispensing and titration.

1999
ceramus®

Market launch of the ceramus® dosing line with ceramic pistons and media recirculation.

 

2001
solarus®

World first: solarus®, the first solar-powered digital burette.

 

2002
Sales company USA + Award for solarus®

Founding of the sales company for the USA and Canada in Louisville, KY, USA.

solarus® receives the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Award. 

2003
Certification DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 + Award for solarus®

Certification of the quality assurance system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.

Award for solarus® with the environmental label "Blauer Engel."

2004
Design award for solarus®.
solarus® is nominated for the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Certification of the environmental management system according to DIN ISO 14001 and EMAS II.
2005
Design award for pipetus®.
pipetus® family receives the Red Dot Award.
2006
Program acquisition of culture stoppers + Design award for pipetus®.
Program acquisition of SILICOSEN® and BIO-SILICO® culture stoppers.
The pipetus® family is nominated for the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany.
2007
Conversion of the measuring pipette program to the standard DIN EN ISO 835.
2008
opus® – Market launch + Award

Market launch of opus® and awarded the iF Design Award China.

2009
Certification + Awards

Certification according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2003.
opus® receives, among others, the iF Design Award, the Red Dot Award, and the Focus Open Silver.
Further development and worldwide market launch of individual labeling for volumetric glassware.

2010
Award for opus®

opus® is nominated for the German Design Award.
opus® receives the Good Design Award in the USA.

2011
Awards for opus® and solarus®.

opus® is nominated for the German Design Award.

opus® receives the design award "Gute Gestaltung 11."

solarus® receives the Green Good Design Award.

2012
Awards for rotarus®.

Market launch of the new series of peristaltic pumps rotarus® (rotarus® standard, rotarus® flow, rotarus® volume).
rotarus®  receives the iF Design Award and  the Red Dot Award.

2013
Awards for rotarus®.

rotarus® receives the Universal Design Award, Good Design Award, and the design award "Gute Gestaltung 11," as well as a nomination for the German Design Award.

2014
5o Years Hirschmann

Hirschmann Laborgeräte celebrates its 50th anniversary.
rotarus® receives the German Design Award.

2016
Awards

Hirschmann wins the German Design Award 2016 for solarus® and the German Brand Award.

2018
Completion of the new building.
Completion of the new building for the departments of Procurement, Quality Assurance, as well as Production Planning and Control.
2024
60 Years Hirschmann
Individual consultation and problem solutions
The right laboratory instrument for your application - Hirschmann offers services which go far beyond the provision of products. We develop advanced problem solutions for our customers for daily work in medical laboratories, research and applications in industry.
Performance, values, responsibility
Mission & Vision
Corporate social responsibility

Perspectives for future generations through extensive social benefits and commitments to schools and education.

Innovations

We see ourselves as a technical innovator and pace-setter in the industry.

Fairness

Partnership-based and fair dealings with employees, customers, and suppliers—for mutual success at all times.

Quality & Efficiency

Striving for top quality and perfection through lean structures and processes.

Our environmental management system
Sustainability as a corporate goal
Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Sicherstellung der Einhaltung umweltrechtlicher Anforderungen
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
Practiced daily, implemented consistently
Certified quality
Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
DIN EN ISO 9001

Definition of the requirements for a quality management system (QMS). To demonstrate the ability to provide products that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
DIN EN ISO 14001

It places an emphasis on a continuous improvement process as a means to achieve the defined objectives regarding the environmental performance of an organization (company, service provider, authority, etc.).

Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
DIN EN ISO 13485

Describes the necessity of an overarching management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices.

Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
EMAS III 1221/2009

EMAS is the abbreviation for Eco Management and Audit Scheme, also known as the EU Eco-Audit or Eco-Audit.

Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
DAkkS ACCREDITATION

We have the expertise to perform calibrations according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.

Continuous improvement of environmental protection.
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Transparent information policy
Control and monitoring of environmentally relevant processes.
Minimization of environmental impacts and their associated consequences.
Raising employee awareness of environmental protection concerns.
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Hirschmann Worldwide

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